A common practice among home gardeners is to
plant a single crop in a straight row. This encourages pest infestation because
it facilitates easy travel of an insect or disease from one host plant to
another. By intermingling different types of plants and by not planting in
straight rows, an insect is forced to search for a new host plant thus exposing
itself to predators.

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Companion planting is a highly effective technique for organic gardeners. From controlling pests naturally to improving the flavor of your vegetables, companion planting is an easy and environmentally friendly way to manage your organic garden.

If you look closely at the natural landscape, you’ll never see a large area populated by a single species. Why then would it make sense to plant a single crop in a field or in a section of your garden? It doesn’t. Companion planting makes a lot of sense.
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